Christmas...Bahh...Humbug

I'm not thinking so much of the event although I do think it's more for the kids than adults who have a habit of screwing it up.No, it's Xmas. What's that, something that was 'mas' that isn't 'mas' any more....or crossmas Maybe the X represents Christ on the cross I don't know What was wrong with the word Christmas....I mourn it's passing Kind regardsScrooge

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Re: Christmas...Bahh...Humbug

Must agree with you Strat. I guess Xmas was introduced by the advertising people It's funny that in America they still celebrate Christmas in a traditional way but only for the 25th. They also spell it correctly Many are back to work on 26th.Of course the Americans have their big day this week. Thursday is Thanksgiving Day which is a real family.

Re: Christmas...Bahh...Humbug

I always thought if Boxing Day fell on a weekend the following Monday was set as an in-lieu Bank Holiday (in England N.I and Wales, not sure about Scotland)Edit; you rather answered my point 4C.

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But should 26th December be referred to as Boxing Day if it falls at the weekend?I was brought up to believe that it shouldn't be but my father's birthday was 26th December and he worked, all his working life, for the Midland Bank.

Re: Christmas...Bahh...Humbug

Must agree with you Strat. I guess Xmas was introduced by the advertising people It's funny that in America they still celebrate Christmas in a traditional way but only for the 25th. They also spell it correctly

If you look at the threads last year or do a bit of research you will find that Xmas has been used for hundred of years.